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BlackRock converts silver bullion trust to ETF

BlackRock Investments Canada will be converting its silver bullion closed-end fund into an ETF, called the iShares Silver Bullion Fund (SVR).

By Staff |November 5, 2012

1 min read

What’s next for private placements?

Providing suitable clients with these investments can be a way to differentiate yourself.

By Bev Cline |November 5, 2012

4 min read

Is the commodity bull run over?

Commodity bull markets last about 16 years with a rise of 200% peak to trough. We're now 13 years in.

By Justin G. Charbonneau |November 1, 2012

3 min read

Stock picking’s not dead

Can everybody succeed at stock picking? No. Success requires experience, education and focus, as well as freedom from the constraints of illiquidity. The opportunity in stock picking really hinges on the question of efficient markets.

By Andrea Horan |October 31, 2012

4 min read